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MV56 YGG

2006 Citroen C2

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,259 miles

Bonnet release handle loose.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid below maximum.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 82,840 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on rear chassis rails and rear inner sills

Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,931 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Play in n/s track rod end

Pass 27 Feb 2021 73,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in o/s bottom ball joint

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,535 miles

Back box corroded

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,269 miles

Corrosion on back box

Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,349 miles

Front brake pads low??

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Lip on front brake disc

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear brake pads low??

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,586 miles

Bump stop missing at n/s rear

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges nail in tread & approaching wear bars

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,649 miles

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,744 miles

Rear tyres o/s & n /s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,104 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Rear bump stop missing at n/s.

Slight binding on rear brake at o/s.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,152 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit will need replacing very soon.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,809 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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MV56 YGG is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV56 YGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV56 YGG is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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